If you thought regular basketball was fast and furious, 3x3 basketball is a whole different level of fun. All of the action is focused around one hoop, and the first team to rack up 21 points wins. It's a little more physical than your average game of hoops too, and you can read on as we explain how to watch a 3x3 basketball live stream at the 2022 Commonwealth Games wherever you are right now - including ways to watch every game for FREE.
Dates: Friday, July 29 - Tuesday, August 2
Venue: Smithfield, Birmingham
FREE live streams: BBC iPlayer (UK) | CBC Sports (CA) | 7Plus (AU)
Watch anywhere: try ExpressVPN 100% risk-free
Every game starts with 10 minutes on the clock, but some won't even last that long. A game will end early if a team hits that magic 21-point target - it really is blink-and-you'll-miss-it stuff. If neither team has 21 points on the board when the buzzer goes, the team in the lead will take the win.
In the event of a tie, it's first to two points in overtime - that's either two scores within the arc, or one score from beyond it.
Four parallel tournaments are taking place simultaneously over the course of five jam-packed days, with Australia, Canada and hosts England the only teams involved in all four competitions: men's 3x3, women's 3x3, men's wheelchair 3x3, and women's wheelchair 3x3.
The Aussie men's and women's teams reigned supreme the last time any form of basketball was contested at a Commonwealth Games, back in 2018, but with this being the Games' inaugural 3x3 tournament, we're now in unchartered waters. Follow our guide as we explain all the ways to live stream 3x3 basketball at the 2022 Commonwealth Games wherever you are.
Watch a Commonwealth Games basketball live stream for FREE
We've got full details for each country below, but these are the TV channels and streaming services that are showing a Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games live stream for free.
CBC (Canada)
BBC iPlayer (UK)
7Plus (Australia)
Remember that Canadian, British and Australian nationals can tune into CBC, iPlayer and 7Plus from abroad by using a VPN.
How to watch 3x3 basketball: live stream 2022 Commonwealth Games FREE in Canada
Watch a 3x3 basketball live stream at the Commonwealth Games from outside your country
If you're currently abroad and struggling to tune in - or if you just want the comfort and language of your home nation's coverage - then geo-restrictions may stand in your way of getting a Commonwealth Games 3x3 basketball live stream.
That's where the broadcaster prevents you from watching your usual feed from abroad. It's a common problem for sports fans all over the world. By downloading and installing a VPN, you can effectively trick your computer into thinking that it's back at home.
Use a VPN to watch a Commonwealth Games basketball live stream from anywhere
How to use a VPN for 3x3 basketball at the Commonwealth Games
Using a VPN to watch the Commonwealth Games basketball free on CBC Sports is as easy as one-two-three...
1. Download and install a VPN - as we say, our top choice is ExpressVPN
2. Connect to the appropriate server location - open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select the appropriate location
3. Go to the broadcaster's live stream - so if you're from the Canada, just head to CBC website.
How to watch 3x3 basketball: live stream Commonwealth Games 2022 for FREE in the UK
How to watch 3x3 basketball: live stream 2022 Commonwealth Games for FREE in Australia
Can I watch 3x3 basketball at the Commonwealth Games in the US?
Sadly, there's no confirmed broadcaster for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in the US at the time of writing. The only alternative is to use one of the best VPN service providers to tap into coverage from another nation, as described above.
The software is generally ideal for this as it allows you to change your IP address and appear to be in a completely different location - and all through a safe, encrypted connection. But do bear in mind that most paid streaming services do require a credit card based in the same country as the service.
3x3 basketball at the Commonwealth Games: teams and groups
MEN'S 3x3 BASKETBALL TEAMS AND GROUPS
Group A
Canada
Kenya
Sri Lanka
Scotland
Group B
Australia
Trinidad and Tobago
New Zealand
England
WOMEN'S 3x3 BASKETBALL TEAMS AND GROUPS
Group A
Australia
Scotland
Kenya
Sri Lanka
Group B
British Virgin Islands
Canada
New Zealand
England
MEN'S WHEELCHAIR 3x3 BASKETBALL TEAMS AND GROUPS
Group A
England
South Africa
Malaysia
Group B
Canada
Australia
Northern Ireland
WOMEN'S WHEELCHAIR 3x3 BASKETBALL TEAMS AND GROUPS
Group A
Kenya
England
Canada
Group B
Australia
Scotland
South Africa
3x3 basketball at the Commonwealth Games: schedule and fixtures
(All times BST)
Friday, 29 July
3.30pm - Men's - Canada vs Kenya
3.55pm - Women's - Australia vs Scotland
4.20pm - Men's Wheelchair - England vs South Africa
4.45pm - Women's Wheelchair - Kenya vs England
5.10pm - Men's - Sri Lanka vs Scotland
5.35pm - Women's - Kenya vs Sri Lanka
7.30pm - Men's - Scotland vs Canada
7.55pm - Women's - Scotland vs Sri Lanka
8.20pm - Men's Wheelchair - Canada vs Australia
8.45pm - Women's Wheelchair - Australia vs Scotland
9.10pm - Men's - Kenya vs Sri Lanka
9.35pm - Women's - Australia vs Kenya
Saturday, 30 July
3.30pm - Men's - Australia vs Trinidad & Tobago
3.55pm - Women's - British Virgin Islands vs Canada
4.20pm - Men's Wheelchair - Malaysia vs England
4.45pm - Women's Wheelchair - Canada vs Kenya
5.10pm - Men's - New Zealand vs England
5.35pm - Women's - New Zealand vs England
7.30pm - Men's - England vs Trinidad & Tobago
7.55pm - Women's - Canada vs New Zealand
8.20pm - Men's Wheelchair - Northern Ireland vs Canada
8.45pm - Women's Wheelchair - Scotland vs South Africa
9.10pm - Men's - Australia vs New Zealand
9.35pm - Women's - England vs British Virgin Islands
Sunday, 31 July
3.30pm - Women's - Sri Lanka vs Australia
3.55pm - Men's - Kenya vs Scotland
4.20pm - Men's Wheelchair - South Africa vs Malaysia
4.45pm - Women's Wheelchair - England vs Canada
5.10pm - Men's - Canada vs Sri Lanka
5.35pm - Women's - Kenya vs Scotland
7.30pm - Men's - New Zealand vs Trinidad and Tobago
7.55pm - Women's - New Zealand vs British Virgin Islands
8.20pm - Men's Wheelchair - Australia vs Northern Ireland
8.45pm - Women's Wheelchair - South Africa vs Australia
9.10pm - Men's - England vs Australia
9.35pm - Women's - England vs Canada
Monday, 1 August
3pm - Men's - Quarter-Final 1
3.30pm - Women's - Quarter-Final 1
4pm - Women's Wheelchair - Semi-Final 1
4.30pm - Women's Wheelchair - Semi-Final 2
5pm - Men's - Quarter-Final 2
5.30pm - Women's - Quarter-Final 2
7.30pm - Men's - Semi-Final 1
8pm - Women's - Semi-Final 1
8.30pm - Men's Wheelchair - Semi-Final 1
9pm - Men's Wheelchair - Semi-Final 2
9.30pm - Women's - Semi-Final 2
10pm - Men's - Semi-Final 2
Tuesday, 2 August
3pm - Men's Wheelchair - Classification Match 5 vs 6
3.30pm - Women's Wheelchair - Classification Match 5 vs 6
4pm - Men's - Bronze Medal Match
4.30pm - Women's - Bronze Medal Match
5pm - Men's Wheelchair - Bronze Medal Match
5.30pm - Women's Wheelchair - Bronze Medal Match
7.30pm - Men's Wheelchair - Gold Medal Match
8pm - Women's Wheelchair - Gold Medal Match
8.30pm - Men's - Gold Medal Match
9pm - Women's - Gold Medal Match
